Reviews of Athabasca University | Canada

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William Y

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Archaeology, Undergraduate, Independent

Overall

I wish I had known...

That going back to school after 30 years requires learning how to study all over again.

In my opinion:

I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

4

Culture

3

Costs

4

Activities

2

Campus life

2

Party / people

1

Weather / location

1

Personal recommendation

Very strongly IF you are self motivated.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

3

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

2

Partied a lot

3

Experienced a change in life

3

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

This is a bit different from most study abroad experiences. Athabasca Univ. presents courses by correspondence and over the internet. It is a fully accredited Canadian university. Tuition includes all books, tapes, and an 800 number to contact your tutor. I am studying abroad from my own home. It is fascinating to see how Canadian University differs from the USA and how the viewpoint presented in courses (Archaeology and Anthropology in my case) really does open one's eyes to a somewhat differing world view.

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“Self discipline and the desire to learn something new is trying best reward you can give yourself”

Arif R

Russia,
Business Studies, 2015

Overall

I entered into a self study program and students who excelled must be very self sufficient at such an independent and higher level of learning shows any employer the dedication, determination and drive for learning. I was awarded a distinction for achieving a 95th percentile which is academically very high. This allowed me to pursue a masters degree in law from the United Kingdom where I graduated with honours

Careers

I had no issues finding employment and have worked in contract management law for a number of years for very reputable Canadian companies

Pros

The school provided me a skill test to determine my aptitude for certain career paths and I excelled at analytical and technical skills. My ability to take apart a contract and work with wording and language provided me several accolades at my jobs

Cons

The length of the course could have been shorter

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“All online and self paced”

Marie K

Canada, Undergraduate
, 2020

Overall

All the coures are online and selfpaced. It's convenient for anyone with a set scehdule as you can start at anytime and complete them at your convenience. It was at times hard to reach someone at the university thoguh

Pros

Online, Self paced

Cons

Hard to contact school

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